Blankcheque: I had my interview today in Abuja but it was inconclusive as I was handed a form 221(g) and the VO said they will contact me. Here is how it went: VO: hi, how are u? ME: Fine, tx VO:pls pass me ur doc me: passed them Vo: u re going to Texas for? Me: msc Vo: how did u find out about the school? Me: a professional colleague who earned a Phd from the school recommended to me and I also did some online research VO: OK! I could see u av some scholarship, who's paying for the rest? Me: my dad vo: can I av his bank statement? Me: gave it to her Vo: scrutinize d statement for about 30 secs, started typing then said I can't make a decision on ur application now. I will call u. Then retain the statement of account which has over 11M and my ds160 confirmation and gave me a form 221(g) on which she wrote we will contact you and returnd my passport and other documents. I later checkd online d implication of d form which I found out it was a 'soft' denial issued when a consular couldn't make a decision. My dillema now is: my schl resumes next month and since I couldnt tell when she will contact me, I need ur advice on what I shld do. Should I reapply now or wait until the embassy contacts me? Pls, gurus, I need all the help I can get. I Wait!

Blankcheque: I had my interview today in Abuja but it was inconclusive as I was handed a form 221(g) and the VO said they will contact me. Here is how it went: VO: hi, how are u? ME: Fine, tx VO:pls pass me ur doc me: passed them Vo: u re going to Texas for? Me: msc Vo: how did u find out about the school? Me: a professional colleague who earned a Phd from the school recommended to me and I also did some online research VO: OK! I could see u av some scholarship, who's paying for the rest? Me: my dad vo: can I av his bank statement? Me: gave it to her Vo: scrutinize d statement for about 30 secs, started typing then said I can't make a decision on ur application now. I will call u. Then retain the statement of account which has over 11M and my ds160 confirmation and gave me a form 221(g) on which she wrote we will contact you and returnd my passport and other documents. I later checkd online d implication of d form which I found out it was a 'soft' denial issued when a consular couldn't make a decision. My dillema now is: my schl resumes next month and since I couldnt tell when she will contact me, I need ur advice on what I shld do. Should I reapply now or wait until the embassy contacts me? Pls, gurus, I need all the help I can get. I Wait!

bigfrancis21:

Hello Rish,
It would be of great benefit to you if you can take the time out and recall your interview experience word for word and post here. This will enable the house to review and know where to start helping you from and how. Please post your actual responses to the VO's questions because in your responses lies the key to your problem. Cheers.

OjaP:

They do random check on applications. Most VOs seldom do this anyways. You only happen to meet a crazy one today. You are fine if all your documents are genuine. They will only call you to come and submit your passport after verification. If otherwise, nothing less than 10years ban.

wabi_wabi_91:

Thanks for the protip. I've checked Emirates and you were right- Lagos to Houston was around US$1k. Those Delta guys are not even serious.

@ ALL: If any dates for Lagos become available please let me know.

bigfrancis21:

This is quite strange. I have a couple of questions for you.
1) What bank was that the bank statement was bearing?
2) Is your bank statement the arrangee type (aka oluwole)?
3) How much does your school require?

I sense your case might be that of bank statement verification. Maybe she doubts the authenticity of it and wants to verify it from the bank. And if your answer to number 2 question is yes, she may alert other VOs and then subsequent applicants' bank statements will be scrutinized.

fidelia.john:
my sponsor gave me the package from the bank which contain the stmt of account and letter of recommendation but the envelop is sealed and addressed to the embassy and it is written on it CONFIDENTIAL. Should I open it or I take it to the embassy like that?

eucharia64: Please who Knows how many hours is Lagos to Los Angeles?

bigfrancis21:

Hahaha. What's up with the smileys? You don't understand what I wrote? Lol

fidelia.john:
Please I need help o, my sponsor gave me the package from the bank which contain the stmt of account and letter of recommendation but the envelop is sealed and addressed to the embassy and it is written on it CONFIDENTIAL. Should I open it or I take it to the embassy like that?

I.Joan:


I don't
Not even one word!

bones007: please house i have a question, I will be flying emirate to new York and my school is in west Virginia, is it advisable to book the flight from new York to west Virginia prior to my arrival in new York, or i should just go and book the ticket on their decks in new York airport. please which one is much convenience?

obsy2020: Good eve house, please has anyone gone to the embassy with diamondbank statement. Diamondbank printed my sponsor statement on a normal A4 paper, the logo appeared on black n white but each page of the statement was stamped and the officer signed the first and last page of the statement.
Can I take the statement like to the embassy or do I. Go back to the bank to print another 1 on their letterhead.

OjaP:

Bros, you are funny!!! No be today VOs dey see fake documents na...lol. I believe she will just let it slide and move on, they see it everyday. I don't think that will push them to scrutinize anyone who comes for interview. All the same, I don't think the guy in question submitted a fake document. They may just want to verify some other things including his name or admission. Or want to clear some things if his name popped up in their system during the interview.

@ Blankcheque - Have you visited the embassy in the past?

favourland: Good day everyone. Please where can I get reliable and cheap ticket booking to the States.

risher ris: the point is...try to open it up,you will not be allowed to go in with a sealed envelope at the check point.try open it up and understand what the statement is really saying becos you might be asked to defend it.the consular might ask you how much your sponsor makes annually,do not let what you say contradict the amount in your statement.so try open it up and understand statement inside out.confidential in the sense that when an outsider picks it up,he/she should not check what is inside parcel.

fidelia.john:
Please I need help o, my sponsor gave me the package from the bank which contain the stmt of account and letter of recommendation but the envelop is sealed and addressed to the embassy and it is written on it CONFIDENTIAL. Should I open it or I take it to the embassy like that?

OjaP:

Bros, you are funny!!! No be today VOs dey see fake documents na...lol. I believe she will just let it slide and move on, they see it everyday. I don't think that will push them to scrutinize anyone who comes for interview. All the same, I don't think the guy in question submitted a fake document. They may just want to verify some other things including his name or admission. Or want to clear some things if his name popped up in their system during the interview.

@ Blankcheque - Have you visited the embassy in the past?

OjaP:

Bros, you are funny!!! No be today VOs dey see fake documents na...lol. I believe she will just let it slide and move on, they see it everyday. I don't think that will push them to scrutinize anyone who comes for interview. All the same, I don't think the guy in question submitted a fake document. They may just want to verify some other things including his name or admission. Or want to clear some things if his name popped up in their system during the interview.

@ Blankcheque - Have you visited the embassy in the past?

fidelia.john:


The acct is not his salary acct, so am collecting his pay slip. So wen asked of his annual income wht should I say?

Blankcheque: [color=#000099][/color] I haven't been to the US embassy b4. I think the VOs were just crazy today. All through my stay in there, no student visa ws grantd. I believe she shld av denied me just like others b4 me who she didnt even ask for any documents b4 denials. The bank statement is genuine and my interview went well until this part. I just want u gurus to advise me if I shld keep expecting their call while I risk losing my admission or I shld reapply while awaiting their call. Pls, am so sorry if am nt detaild enough. Am using my small fone.

Blankcheque: [color=#000099][/color] I haven't been to the US embassy b4. I think the VOs were just crazy today. All through my stay in there, no student visa ws grantd. I believe she shld av denied me just like others b4 me who she didnt even ask for any documents b4 denials. The bank statement is genuine and my interview went well until this part. I just want u gurus to advise me if I shld keep expecting their call while I risk losing my admission or I shld reapply while awaiting their call. Pls, am so sorry if am nt detaild enough. Am using my small fone.

Blankcheque: [color=#000099][/color] I haven't been to the US embassy b4. I think the VOs were just crazy today. All through my stay in there, no student visa ws grantd. I believe she shld av denied me just like others b4 me who she didnt even ask for any documents b4 denials. The bank statement is genuine and my interview went well until this part. I just want u gurus to advise me if I shld keep expecting their call while I risk losing my admission or I shld reapply while awaiting their call. Pls, am so sorry if am nt detaild enough. Am using my small fone.

nigerianphoenix: VO: Hi! How are you?
Me: Fine, thank you.
VO: Pass me your documents
(he looks through the documents and types some things on the computer. Another VO walks up to him and they discuss something for about a minute)
VO: Sorry for the delay. So you're applying for a student visa?
Me: Yes, I am
VO: And you're going to <insert name of top 5 US university here>
Me: Yes, I am.
VO: That's a great school
Me: (smiling) Thank you (Don't ask me what I was thanking him for. I was nervous)
VO: And they gave you great financial aid. Why do you think they did that?
Me: It was based on academic merit and financial need.
VO: You want to study liberal arts and sciences.
Me: Well, yes. But, I plan to major in biological chemistry with a focus on endocrinology.
VO: Wow, and what will you use that for?
Me: I want to work on the use of hormonal therapy to cure psychological disorders such as schizophrenia.
VO: (Nods.) That's great. So you're 17?
Me: yes, I am.
VO: (Looks behind me) And that's your dad?
Me: Yes.
VO: Ok. Congratulations. Your visa application has been approved. And you can soo sooo (I stopped listening after congratulations)
Me: Thank you very much

nigerianphoenix: VO: Hi! How are you?
Me: Fine, thank you.
VO: Pass me your documents
(he looks through the documents and types some things on the computer. Another VO walks up to him and they discuss something for about a minute)
VO: Sorry for the delay. So you're applying for a student visa?
Me: Yes, I am
VO: And you're going to <insert name of top 5 US university here>
Me: Yes, I am.
VO: That's a great school
Me: (smiling) Thank you (Don't ask me what I was thanking him for. I was nervous)
VO: And they gave you great financial aid. Why do you think they did that?
Me: It was based on academic merit and financial need.
VO: You want to study liberal arts and sciences.
Me: Well, yes. But, I plan to major in biological chemistry with a focus on endocrinology.
VO: Wow, and what will you use that for?
Me: I want to work on the use of hormonal therapy to cure psychological disorders such as schizophrenia.
VO: (Nods.) That's great. So you're 17?
Me: yes, I am.
VO: (Looks behind me) And that's your dad?
Me: Yes.
VO: Ok. Congratulations. Your visa application has been approved. And you can soo sooo (I stopped listening after congratulations)
Me: Thank you very much